SITA 2023: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

Discover the Superpowers of Lumio

Learn how to create and deliver engaging and collaborative lessons in the classroom. In this session, we will be using Lumio, SMART's cloud-based software, to level up your instruction and provide unique ways to promote student-centered learning.

Please see here for the presentation: https://lum.io/share/b15aaec7-a27e-42d9-bdae-dda8689b9256.

Speakers

Courtney Lucchesi

Education Sales Consulstant, SMART Technologies

I am a passionate educator, with a particular interest in consulting with K-Post Secondary education leaders on best practices in education and integration of educational technologies to enhance learner outcomes and increase engagement. I currently am an Education Sales Consultant... Read More →

Gretchen Simmons

Tuesday August 1, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 105

Collaboration and Engagement with Technology

Host Organization EWITC

8:30am CDT

Google Basics: Google Drive

Google is a big puzzle with pieces called Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Forms, Keep...just to name a few. Come see how the whole puzzle fits together by organizing your Drive. Concentration will be given to make your Google Drive work for you with time to work to hopfully complete your “puzzled” Drive’s organization.

https://tinyurl.com/4w8n7nc7

Speakers

Mike Scoville

PK-12 Library Media Specialist, Gibraltar Area School District

Tuesday August 1, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 103

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

8:30am CDT

Steam Ahead with the Arts

In this session, participants will have a chance to do some hands-one exploration of different STEAM tools and activities that are catered toward specialty areas, like; art, music, and language arts. Even if participants don't teach in these content areas, resources or activity ideas will be shared that fall or tie into the other areas of STEAM. "All Aboard!" this STEAM train(ing) and I hope to see you there! Click on the linked Google Slides presentation below.

STEAM Ahead With the Arts Google Presentation (published version)

STEAM Ahead With the Arts Google Presentation (view only/make a copy version)

Speakers

Liz Chavez

Technology Integrator, GBAPS

Tuesday August 1, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 006

STEM/STEAM

Host Organization EWITC

8:30am CDT

Innovations in Music Education Technology

Come and explore what innovations in technology students in our district are utilizing to grow in their musical understanding, expression, and skill development. We will explore theory based apps, music spin-off uses of some homeroom apps students are familiar with, and multiple accessories that can be a game changer for students ranging from adaptive to enrichment level activities.

Innovations in Music Education Technology Slidedeck

Speakers

Wayne Pierre

Music Teacher, tech trainer, Pulaski Community School District

I have 17 years of music education experience. I have worked with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade working to integrate technology usage as a tool for learning in the classroom and performance settings. I have built, run and maintain an adaptive music program for ID... Read More →

Tuesday August 1, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 003

Technology in the Content Areas

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Clear the Classroom Clutter

Too much stuff in your classroom cabinets? Digital alternatives to paper games and activities cut down on clutter and transition time and are also easier to update as your curriculum evolves. The session will include lots of examples and ideas, with time for you to explore resources and plan how to cut down on your classroom clutter.

Speakers

Jodi Nickels

French teacher, West De Pere High School

I have 20+ years experience teaching French in two area districts, at the middle and high school levels. I have taught all levels of French, from sixth-grade exploratory to college-credit French V. I use technology as an organization, creation, and communication tool to enrich my... Read More →

Clear the Classroom Clutter SITA 2023 pdf

Tuesday August 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 105

1:1 Classrooms

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Accessibility with iPads

Take student learning and engagement to the next level. Let’s take a look at some of the neat accessibility apps on your iPad to enrich the learning experience for proficient learners, as well as help learners struggling with reading, visual, or hearing issues and fine motor learning. We will explore standard features built into iPads and review some helpful Bluetooth accessories for special education, specialists, and regular classroom settings. I’ll even throw in a few Google chrome app extension bonuses!

Accessibilitiy with iPads Slidedeck

Speakers

Wayne Pierre

Music Teacher, tech trainer, Pulaski Community School District

Tuesday August 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 003

Differentiating for Learners

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Google Basics: Docs & Sheets & Forms

Heard of Google? What about Docs? or Sheets? Basic beginnings and how to get started. We will also discuss how to go from Word to Docs and Excel to Sheets. We will also touch on Google Forms: how to create and use the data. Building the foundations is the basis for this session.

https://tinyurl.com/3zb94zxa

Speakers

Mike Scoville

PK-12 Library Media Specialist, Gibraltar Area School District

Tuesday August 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 103

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Fun with Green Screens

We will present on the use of two different resources that can be used with green screens. The K-2 resource is called DoInk and can be used with iPads for students to record their writing along with their art project as a background. The 3-5 resource will have the students using paper puppet characters and backgrounds with the green screen to create videos in WeVideo with the fractured fairy tales they wrote.

Speakers

Katie Kohtala

3rd grade bilingual, Danz Elementary

Chloe Ptack

2nd grade bilingual

Fun With Green Screens (1) pptx

Tuesday August 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 006

Video-Movie Creation

Host Organization EWITC

11:30am CDT

Tuesday Lunch - On your own

Lunch is on your own. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch, or check out any of the restaurants in the area. St. Norbert Cafeteria offers a delicious spread.

Tuesday August 1, 2023 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
TBA

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Formative Assessment Tools to Rock Your World

Do you want to know how games and many other formative assessment tools can engage students in fun and competition while giving you formative data? Maybe you are hoping to learn about new tools or possibly just different ways to use tools you are familiar with. In this course, we will go over different online formative assessment tools that are appropriate for different levels and subjects. If you want to engage your students while gaining quick, comprehensive data that can give you insight into your students and guide your instruction, then this session is for you!

Speakers

Jen Layden

Technology Integration Coach, Ashwaubenon School District

Welcome! I am excited to be presenting Formative Assessment Tools. I am passionate about helping teachers spice up curriculum and standards delivery with integrated technologies that help make learning fun as well as making life easier for the teacher. I am a certified Google coach... Read More →

Tuesday August 1, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 003

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Google Basics: Slides

Heard of Google? What about Slides or Slide Deck? Basic beginnings and how to get started with Google Slides. We will also discuss how to go from PowerPoint to Slides. Building the foundations is the basis for this session.

https://tinyurl.com/bddbdkcd

Speakers

Mike Scoville

PK-12 Library Media Specialist, Gibraltar Area School District

Tuesday August 1, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 103

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Using Google to Structure Independent and Self-Paced Learning

Learn how to use Google Docs, Slides, and Forms to construct and manage independent learning activities. This is great for blended learning, asynchronous lessons, station rotation and no-hassle sub plans.

Speakers

Jodi Nickels

French teacher, West De Pere High School

Using Google to Structure Independent and Self Paced Learning SITA 2023 pdf

Tuesday August 1, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 105

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Teaching with iPad, Students can Create

Do you have iPads in your classroom but not sure what to do with them? Participants will explore ideas to use a variety of iPad apps to create learning activities for their students. Explore the use of the Camera to create digital scavenger hunts, or document learning activities. Learn how to use the built in audio and video tools to record student voice to demonstrate mastery. Use the markup tools to annotate images or text documents. Learn to create a simple book or presentation where students can add their own voice.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Ben Brazeau is the Instructional Technology Coordinator in Shawano, Wisconsin and adjunct professor at UWGB. He has infused technology to create engaging lessons for students in his own classroom and now supports teachers to integrate technology with their students. Ben is a huge... Read More →

Tuesday August 1, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 006

Technology in the Content Areas

Host Organization EWITC

1:45pm CDT

Google Tools and More to Keep you Sane

Do you need help managing your files, plans, schedule, to-do list, or just life in general? A self-proclaimed organizational nerd would love to show you how she uses Google tools and a few other resources to manage her professional life. We will go over features and uses of Google Drive, Calendar, Tasks, Keep, and Gmail, as well as some non-Google tools to work more efficiently. Participants will have time to try these tools, ask questions, and begin creating their own better system of organization.

Speakers

Jodi Nickels

French teacher, West De Pere High School

Google Tools and More to Keep You Sane SITA 2023 pdf

Tuesday August 1, 2023 1:45pm - 3:05pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 105

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

1:45pm CDT

Education Scavenger Hunts! Creating Activity Learning

Create learning activities that engage students and get them moving. Our adventure will start with a hands on get out of your seat activity and progresses through several activities where you learn what is possible while you complete the activities. This session will show you how to unlock the full potential of Google Forms for education. Using Google Forms and QR codes to create a scavenger hunt, but then we explore Flippity to create a digital breakout room/self paced review, or using Google My Maps to create an adventure as well.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Tuesday August 1, 2023 1:45pm - 3:05pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 006

Technology in the Content Areas

Host Organization EWITC

1:45pm CDT

Gamers and Non-Gamers Unite: Experience the Education Adventure of Award-Winning PBS Wisconsin Video Games

Teachers are constantly bombarded with resources and digital content for the classroom, making it tough to discern what is high-quality and authentically incorporates literacy development. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about two standards-aligned, locally relevant historical inquiry games from PBS Wisconsin: The Legend of the Lost Emerald and Jo Wilder and the Capitol Case. These games feature all the fun and adventure of classic video games combined with a text-dependent format that will get students reading and thinking to move the action along. Not only will participants leave this workshop with FREE multimedia resources to build meaningful literacy experiences, historical inquiry and critical thinking skills, they should bring their personal devices and be ready to play! The two video games are designed for Grades 3-6 but all can find a way to use it within the school setting.

https://tinyurl.com/4283e4yd

Speakers

Mike Scoville

PK-12 Library Media Specialist, Gibraltar Area School District

Tuesday August 1, 2023 1:45pm - 3:05pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 103

Technology in the Content Areas

Host Organization EWITC

8:30am CDT

Keynote - The Attention Switch

With advertising, social media, and constant notifications, it's harder than ever to maintain attention -- especially in the classroom. How can we keep student attention, and engage them in meaningful learning? It's all about the Attention Switch in our students' brains. In this session, you'll learn what keeps students connected, and you'll feel inspired to create learning that students will love. This speech features unexpected twists and lots of fun, looking at now-defunct social media platforms, Pinterest fails, YouTube trends, and more. You'll walk away with some practical, concrete steps and ideas for engaging students as well as big-picture ideas that can shape your instruction.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Wednesday August 2, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Bemis-Fort Howard Theater

Keynote

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Data to Dashboard!

In this session, attendees will learn how to use Looker Studio to take student data or Google Form Submissions and turn them into a live shareable graphic dashboard. Here is the link to my slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B7E-OsAiHt5TarckkQyO5uaC1Xssqzxd4QFKIyydGes/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Jamie Averbeck

Instructional Technology and Data AssessmentCoordinator, Ashwaubenon School District

Follow me @AverbeckTech

Wednesday August 2, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 105

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Keynote Breakout - 8 Techy Ways to Make Class UNFORGETTABLE

If class is forgettable, how do we expect students to learn? In Matt Miller's book, Tech Like a Pirate, he shares 8 ways to make class a memorable learning experience with tech. You'll leave with concrete ideas to use right away -- and a process for coming up with your own. Engage your students. Supercharge learning. And enjoy the process!

Speakers

Matt Miller

Wednesday August 2, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Bemis-Fort Howard Theater

Keynote

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Create with Canva Magic

Do you want to create magnificient meme's? Stunning Social Media? Noticeable Newsletters? Come learn about Canva, a free (for teachers!), powerful online design tool platform.

Presentation Link
https://bit.ly/RandCanva23

Speakers

Raquel L Rand

Library Media Coordinator, GBAPS

Raquel is the District Library Media Coordinator for the Green Bay School District. She spent 6 years in elementary libraries, 4 years as a technology integrator (coach) and is currently serving as the coordinator. She has spent all of her time with the Green Bay School District and... Read More →

Wednesday August 2, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 006

Technology in the Content Areas

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

I think Green is your Color

Green screens are popping up all over. In this session we will talk about how you can use the green screen in the classroom. Some schools might not have the space for a huge green wall. The session will show how you can go green without the big green wall. We will also look into how you can use Green screen with the younger grades.

Speakers

Shelly Karstens

Library Media Specialist

Wednesday August 2, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 103

Video-Movie Creation

Host Organization EWITC

11:30am CDT

Wednesday Lunch - On your own

Lunch is on your own. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch, or check out any of the restaurants in the area. St. Norbert Cafeteria offers a delicious spread.

Wednesday August 2, 2023 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
TBA

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Teaching WITH Artificial Intelligence

This session will share ways teachers can use AI tools to enhance what they currently do. Here is a link to the presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uls6TRXuz8uOYyeZ9sNu9BpdNxdHAWvLIht8S0Vbepg/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Jamie Averbeck

Instructional Technology and Data AssessmentCoordinator, Ashwaubenon School District

Follow me @AverbeckTech

Wednesday August 2, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 105

AI in education

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Supercharge your Chromebook Skills

In this session, you will supercharge your Chromebook skills. You will learn the basics of keyboard shortcuts for increased functionality all the way to creative ways to level up your teaching with Chromebook tools and apps.

Speakers

Jen Layden

Technology Integration Coach, Ashwaubenon School District

Wednesday August 2, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 006

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Keynote Breakout- EfficienTEACH: Teach Better and Save Time for What Matters Most

Teachers are leaving the education field in droves. Really, really good teachers. Maybe you're considering it. How can you do your best work -- and get home at a reasonable hour for the important stuff? The answer: EffiicenTEACHing. This session outlines research-backed, brain-based teaching practices you can use in class tomorrow to save time AND teach better. Most are low-prep or no prep. They'll level up your teaching and get you home faster at night. This session will also connect you with Ditch That Textbook's free, community-driven, comprehensive EfficienTEACH project with a growing database of research-based teaching strategies that save time and level up teaching.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Wednesday August 2, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Bemis-Fort Howard Theater

Keynote

Host Organization EWITC

12:15pm CDT

Digital Storytelling: Unlocking Student Voice Through Audio/Video Creation

Harness the power of technology to create a multitude of audio and video projects. Give students a voice in your classroom, provide alternative methods to demonstrate mastery, and create opportunities for peer evaluation. In this session, we will explore how to create audio-video projects that showcase student learning. Participants will learn a variety of tools to create products of learning and explore tools to create their own products to take back to their classrooms. We will look at the process from creation to award shows and all the steps in between. Participants will explore a number of resources to produce dynamic products of learning. The session will be a show and share with time for participants creating their own products.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Wednesday August 2, 2023 12:15pm - 1:35pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 103

Technology in the Content Areas

Host Organization EWITC

1:45pm CDT

This Calls for a Spreadsheet

Come get nerdy in the sheets! Let's have some fun exploring formulas, conditional formatting, data validation and other tools to help you make your data more accessible.

Presentation Link:
https://bit.ly/3q6BGCR

Speakers

Raquel L Rand

Library Media Coordinator, GBAPS

Wednesday August 2, 2023 1:45pm - 3:05pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 105

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

1:45pm CDT

Keynote Breakout- 10 AI Tools to Save Time in the Classroom

What if you had a virtual assistant who could do tasks for you and free up your time? Science fiction has become reality. You do! Lots of artificial intelligence tools can help you with tedious tasks like writing emails, providing feedback, and creating teaching resources. Learn about them -- and how to use them to make time for what matters most -- in this session.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Wednesday August 2, 2023 1:45pm - 3:05pm CDT
Bemis-Fort Howard Theater

Keynote

Host Organization EWITC

1:45pm CDT

Creative Writing have you met Google Slides or Apple Keynote?

Bring student writing to life with Google Slides or Keynote. You may know Slides and Keynote as a presentation tools, but it can be an amazing writing and creation tool. Explore the potential of Slides and Keynote to unlock student creativity. Participants will learn how to create their own picture book that includes dynamic images, animation, and so much more. You will have the choice of creating a simple picture book, or or a choose your own adventure story. Come with ideas for your story and we will make your story come to life.

Speakers

Ben Brazeau

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Shawano School District

Wednesday August 2, 2023 1:45pm - 3:05pm CDT
Gehl-Mulva Science Center (GMS-STW) Room 103

Technology in the Content Areas

Host Organization EWITC

8:30am CDT

Google Earth and Google Arts and Culture for Learning Content (Virtual)

Google Earth is more than just an online way to zoom in on your house using recent satellite footage. Google Earth and Google Arts and Culture are great resources by which to explore and immerse your students in geographical, historical, and cultural learning opportunities from around the world. We will explore the vast resources available for immediate use as well as preview how you can create content-specific materials using these sites. Open the world to your students in math, science, literature, or the arts by using Google Earth and Google Arts and Culture to explore without leaving the classroom!

Google Earth and Google Arts and Culture for Learning Content Slidedeck

Speakers

Wayne Pierre

Music Teacher, tech trainer, Pulaski Community School District

Thursday August 3, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Virtual

Google Apps for Ed

Host Organization EWITC

8:30am CDT

Engage and Excite Readers with TeachingBooks (Virtual)

"Deepen connections to books while discovering online materials to engage readers, support families, and empower colleagues. TeachingBooks is provided to all Wisconsin schools, public libraries, universities and residents through BadgerLink, Wisconsin’s Online Library funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Discover book & author resources.
Explore Instructional Uses.
Develop Custom Reading Lists & Lessons.
Share resources to enhance collaboration."

Speakers

Mary Ellen Graf

Implementation and Training Specialist, TeachingBooks

Mary Ellen Graf is an Implementation and Training Specialist for TeachingBooks and a licensed educator with a master's in teaching. She taught in a variety of settings for more than 30 years, most recently as a middle school classroom teacher. Her experience with a wide spectrum of... Read More →

Engage and Excite Readers with TeachingBooks EWITC 2023 pptx

Thursday August 3, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Virtual

Tech & Literacy

Host Organization EWITC

8:30am CDT

WeVideo Classroom (Virtual)

Participants who join this session will learn about WeVideo Classroom! WeVideo Classroom allows teachers to easily create and assign multimedia projects, set up collaborative student groups, monitor progress, and share feedback. Whether educators are experienced WeVideo users or have no prior video knowledge, getting started with WeVideo Classroom is simple and takes only a few minutes to set up projects. Appropriate for students of all grade levels, WeVideo Classroom offers a simplified, real-time, collaborative video editor; a drag-and-drop timeline; and streamlined multimedia tools that empower students to flex creative muscles and demonstrate their understanding of concepts.
Presentation Links
WeVideo Classroom Canva (view only option - no account necessary)
WeVideo Classroom Canva (design link option - educators get a free account)

Speakers

Liz Chavez

Technology Integrator, GBAPS

Thursday August 3, 2023 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Virtual

Video-Movie Creation

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Lumio Activity Creation Station (Virtual)

Participants in this session will get an opportunity to explore editing or creating different types of activities in Lumio by SMART. Some activity types include; game-based activities, graphic organizers, and manipulatives. The session leader will use multiple content areas, like; math, literacy, SEL, science, STEM/Engineering Design Process, history, music, etc. The last part of the session will focus on how to push out those activities in different modes of delivery: live or independently, whole group/small group/individually, and providing a link for substitute teachers to use as well!
Presentation Link:
Lumio Activity Creation Station (teacher link-you can save the file to your account)

Speakers

Liz Chavez

Technology Integrator, GBAPS

Thursday August 3, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Virtual

Collaboration and Engagement with Technology

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Differentiating Instruction with TeachingBooks (Virtual)

"Match books to readers using the Text Complexity Toolkit. Explore titles on TeachingBooks that have lessons designed to scaffold instruction, guide reflection, and build connections to text in your classroom. Discover resources to support differentiated learning styles. TeachingBooks is provided to all Wisconsin schools, public libraries, universities and residents through BadgerLink, Wisconsin’s Online Library funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Locate qualitative and quantitative data for individual texts.
Analyze lists to extend differentiation.
Differentiate with Multi-Leveled Lessons.
Champion independent choice."

Speakers

Mary Ellen Graf

Implementation and Training Specialist, TeachingBooks

Differentiating Instruction with TeachingBooks EWITC 2023 pptx

Thursday August 3, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Virtual

Differentiating for Learners

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Engage Learners with Flippity (Virtual)

Virtual, hybrid, and in person learning. Flippity can engage your students in all modes of learning. Flippity is an online platform of various virtual activity templates that you can easily modify to fit your curriculum. Whether you're looking to upgrade your classroom management tool bag, create meaningful and fun whole class activities, or create an individualized activity to help your learners solidify their understanding of your content, Flippity has a platform for that. Come and make your next learning activity impactful, meaningful, and fun!

Engage Learners with Flippity Slidedeck

Speakers

Wayne Pierre

Music Teacher, tech trainer, Pulaski Community School District

Thursday August 3, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Virtual

Differentiating for Learners

Host Organization EWITC

10:00am CDT

Fact-Checking for Students: Resist Misinformation and Find Reliable Sources Online (Virtual)

Evaluating the information they encounter online is an increasingly crucial skill for students. In this session, we will give examples of lessons educators can use to foster critical thinking skills and teach students how to be savvy consumers of online information. Using the PBS/KQED Media Literacy Certification mini-credential as a guide, participants will learn skills like fact-checking, lateral reading, identifying misinformation, and how to find reliable sources. In this hands-on session, participants will try out fact-checking strategies that they can later implement in class. Participants will come away with concrete strategies for facilitating the analysis of online media for middle and high school students and a list of resources to implement in their classrooms.

Speakers

Nick Ostrem

Education Engagement Specialist, PBS Wisconsin

2023 08 02 EWITC SITA Fact Checking for Students pdf

Thursday August 3, 2023 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Virtual

Tech & Literacy

Host Organization EWITC